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The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), was established in the country to help develop the accounting profession. The Institute’s prime responsibility is to work towards upholding standards in the public interest and excellence in education & professional development. In order to fulfil this important objective, CA Sri Lanka has ventured in to research activities with the aim of further enhancing the accounting profession.

The research initiatives will focus on the following areas;

• Corporate Governance
• Sustainability Reporting and/or Integrated Reporting
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Stakeholder Expectation of an Audit
• Forensic Accounting
• Implementation of IFRS

In order to serve this purpose, CA Sri Lanka has nominated an independent committee and the main objectives of the research committee will be;

1. To perform the following activities in order to reap the quality of the research outcome.

• Identify the relevant areas for possible research activities in connection with the accounting and auditing profession.
• Identify and agree on the scope with the researcher.
• Guide the researcher to complete the research on the agreed scope and the time line.
• Conduct regular reviews of research findings and provide feedback based on the outcome.
• Promote and publicize research findings in a timely manner.

2. Attract more research activities which can create value to the profession as a whole.

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Engagement with Sustainable Development Goals in Accounting Education: The Case of a Public University in Sri Lanka

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Various calls have been made for accountants to possess the knowledge and skills pertaining to sustainability and various sustainability accounting aspects. However, the manner in which universities engage in sustainability accounting education is primarily unknown. This chapter presents how a public university in Sri Lanka engages with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in its undergraduate-level accounting degree programme through accounting-related courses. It presents the gradual introduction of the sustainability concepts into the curriculum of the programme through external reporting, management accounting, governance and ethics, and research dimensions. The degree programme’s increased dose of sustainability coverage has been combined with various teaching, learning, and assessment activities. With these educational interventions, the degree programme has directly contributed to the achievements of several SDGs, such as SDG4 (quality education), SDG8 (decent work and economic growth), SDG9 (industry and innovations), SDG12 (sustainable consumption and production), SDG13 (climate change), and SDG16 (promoting peaceful, just, and strong institutions). This chapter also discusses some of the challenges encountered by the educators of this degree programme during these interventions. These challenges highlight the need for urgent and comprehensive educational reforms and policy-level interventions to ensure sustainability education in similar institutions.

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Students can conduct their research by selecting a topic from the broad area related to accounting such as Banking, Working Capital Management, Taxation Policies, Investments in Financial Markets, Corporate Governance, Risk and Return, Management of Cash Flows, Management of Credit and Accounting Systems. During the four years, undergraduates will be able to gain the knowledge of different subjects which will help them to conduct their researches appropriately. By conducting researches related to accounting, the undergraduates will be able to enhance their knowledge related to the corporate world and they will be able to find solutions to the problems with research context using quantitative and qualitative approaches.

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The MSc Accounting and Finance program offered by Arden University caters to both graduates and professionals seeking a unique approach to their degree studies. Departing from conventional norms, this course delves into real-world business scenarios, enriched with contemporary discourse and trends in accounting and finance.

To bolster your employability and advancement in today’s fintech sector, this master’s program in accounting and finance significantly enhances your accounting and financial management skills through the utilization of digital analysis and data handling. Throughout the course, you'll engage in sourcing, scrutinizing, and analyzing live data sets derived from actual business cases using industry-standard tools. Subsequently, you'll apply contemporary accounting and finance principles to devise strategic solutions to pertinent challenges.

6 Units + Research Project

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COURSE DETAILS AND MODULES

The program encompasses six core modules, furnishing you with strategic insights and contemporary knowledge of accounting and finance practices. Each module is meticulously crafted to enhance your comprehension of accounting within business strategy and foster your entrepreneurial mindset. The culmination of the program, the Financial Management Project, affords you the opportunity to delve deeper into innovative technologies in accounting and finance, such as blockchain, fintech, cloud computing, and distributed ledgers, thereby imparting skills indispensable for a successful career in today’s accounting and finance sector.

ASSESSMENT APPROACH

Our assessment strategy mirrors real-world strategic accounting and finance scenarios, employing a diverse range of assessment methodologies including work-related products, presentations, negotiated assessments, and report writing. Rather than conventional exams, you’ll undergo assessments such as reports, presentations, and time-constrained assignments, closely aligned with industry practices. These assessments are designed to prepare you for real-world challenges, offering constructive feedback to enhance the application of your studies in your career. Additionally, the MSc Accounting and Finance culminates in the submission of a Financial Management Project, enabling you to synthesize the knowledge, skills, and attributes acquired throughout the course modules.

COURSE STRUCTURE 

Managing Within a Competitive Environment

Analysing Business and Financial Performance

Analysing Financial Statements

Accountability, Governance and Assurance

Global Issues in Taxation and Fiscal policy

Managing Strategic Finance and Risk

Financial Management Project

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Moreover, the curriculum delves into emerging technologies such as the industry 4.0 business environment, blockchain, fintech services, and distributed ledgers, equipping you with relevant skills for diverse roles in accounting and finance. Furthermore, you’ll assess the impact of accounting and finance on strategic planning, preparing you to contribute effectively to significant projects like mergers and acquisitions, pricing strategies, capital expenditure, and investments.

For those holding previous accountancy qualifications from ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, our master’s in finance and accounting offers up to six possible module exemptions, facilitating a fast-track route to obtaining a Master of Science qualification with substantially reduced tuition fees.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for our MSc Accounting and Finance degree, you should usually have: .

A completed undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree or degree apprenticeship in a business-related field, although other degree subjects may be considered eligible (with some prior subject knowledge of accounting and finance)..

For holders of professional qualifications : You are also invited to apply if you hold any of the following professional qualifications: completed ACCA F1-F9 papers; CIMA Certificate, Operational and Management Level Papers; Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) Fellowship; ICAEW Certificate and Professional Level Papers; AAT Full membership; other full membership of relevant professional qualifications such as CIM, CMI..

Non-standard entry criteria The University of Adren welcomes applications from applicants who can demonstrate appropriate work experience. In such cases, at least 5 years of work experience is required for consideration, ideally within a business-related discipline (not limited to accounting and finance). Membership in a professional body is also desirable, but not essential. .

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The Arden MSc Accounting and Finance course is approved by ACCA and CIMA. The University has mapped out its modules against the largest professional accounting bodies: the ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW. This ensures that your course content will readily prepare you to pass your accounting qualifications. Also, if you are an already qualified accountant, you can gain direct entry to our MSc Accounting and Finance Top-up course

CIMA GATEWAY

Additionally, CIMA’s ‘Gateway’ route gives our MSc Accounting and Finance graduates the opportunity to sit one paper which combines their Management level papers P2, F2 and E2. If you complete this successfully, you’ll also be exempt from all of CIMA’s Operational level and Certificate level papers. The Gateway is a fast-track route where you enter CIMA at the Management Case Study bypassing 11 exams.

 ACCA APPROVED

The course is fully aligned to the Strategic Professional Level syllabus of the ACCA qualification, you can earn 120 credits towards your MSc Accounting and Finance, as well as progressing towards ACCA membership by sitting ACCA Strategic exams alongside your Arden assessments.

ARDEN’S ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIPS

The BGA is a membership and quality assurance body. As a member, Arden University have signed up to the BGA Charter, committing their institution to responsible management practices and lifelong learning, positively impacting their students, communities, and the economy. This shows our students that we are demonstrating responsible management ourselves, as well as it being a central theme that runs through our own courses.

As Arden University is a member of the Business Graduates Association (BGA), students will receive complementary BGA student and graduate membership. Through this membership, current students will have access to the BGA Career Development Centre, packed with interactive tools, e-learning content, partner discounts and the latest job opportunities. This is a lifetime access, which means students will continue to have access to these services even after they graduate.

You’ll have access to Bureau van Dijk throughout your studies. Bureau van Dijk is a leading publisher of business information specialising in private company data combined with software for research and analysis. It’s the world’s most powerful comparable data resource on private companies, with information on more than 400 million companies across the globe and 41 million of these including detailed financial information.

Through this, you’ll be able to gain a holistic overview of different companies and how data can be used for better decision-making and increased efficiency. You can use the database to explore areas such as credit risk, compliance and financial crime, corporate finance, business development and strategy, and much more.

Arden University is a member of the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is a global association of leaders in education and business dedicated to supporting and advancing quality business education worldwide.

This membership reflects the fact that Arden University has successfully matched the high standards required by the AACSB, and enables the sharing of ideas and the exchange best practises between global business schools. Membership also gives our faculty members access to in-depth data and research to support the development of our courses and teaching methods, ensuring that we are able to provide you with the best possible university experience.

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Knowing the Lay of the Land: Changes to Land Use and Cover and Landscape Pattern in Village Tank Cascade Systems of Sri Lanka Provisionally Accepted

• 1 University of New England, Australia
• 2 Alliance Bioversity and CIAT, Italy
• 3 Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
• 4 Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
• 5 School of Environmental and Rural Science, University of New England, Australia

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Social-ecological systems (SESs) possess a great diversity of land use and land cover (LULC) types with unique assemblages of biodiversity and ecosystem services. However, LULC changes due to landscape fragmentation are emerging as major threats to the system productivity of SESs around the world. This study examined changes to LULC extent and landscape patterns in the Village Tank Cascade Systems (VTCSs) of Sri Lanka using satellite imagery and GIS techniques between 1994 and 2021. Multispectral Landsat images (5 TM and 8 OLI/TIRS) obtained from Google Earth Engine were classified using machine learning algorithms. Overall accuracies obtained were 85.9% (1994) and 88.6% (2021). The LULC change matrix and spatial pattern metrics were used to examine LULC and landscape pattern change dynamics over the VTCS landscapes. LULC change matrix results revealed that forest, which is the dominant LULC class covering 73.7% of the total land area was reduced by 206,725 ha due to transformation into agricultural (70.43%) and scrub (24.33%) lands between 1994 and 2021. Over this time landscape pattern of the VTCS has gradually changed from forest to agricultural land-dominated landscape, with forest and agricultural land types showing a significant negative correlation (p 0.868), particularly in the southeastern region. Landscape patterns were analysed based on eight spatial metrics calculated at both the landscape and class levels using FRAGSTATS spatial pattern analysis software. At the landscape level, the structure became more dispersed and complex in shape. Heterogeneity was noted to have gradually increased with weakening connectivity, whereas the fragmentation process had gradually accelerated. At the class level, the dominance of forest patches decreased, fragmentation and isolation increased, and connectivity and shape complexity reduced leading to the loss of fragmented forest habitats. The number of patches within the agricultural class increased and became more aggregated and complex in shape. Landscape performance indicators show that VTCSs have experienced a gradual loss of environmental sustainability. Assessment of LULC along with fragmentation can help to monitor the spatial pattern impacts that determine ecological integrity. Thus, the study provides scientific guidance for ecological restoration in degraded VTCSs to effectively improve ecological productivity.

Keywords: Land use and cover change, Landscape fragmentation, Landscape composition and configuration, ecological integrity, sustainable land management, Social-ecological systems

Received: 10 Dec 2023; Accepted: 13 May 2024.

Copyright: © 2024 Ratnayake, Reid, Larder, Hunter, Ranagalage, Dharmasena, Kogo and Kariyawasam. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) . The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Employers that offer equity compensation to employees such as nonqualified stock options (NSO) and restricted stock units (RSU) should familiarize themselves with the SEC rule change.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a rule change accelerating the settlement of securities transactions. The SEC refers to this rule change as the "T+1" rule. The new rule generally reduces the amount of time in which an employer must calculate, withhold, and deposit employment taxes on wages paid in the form of nonqualified stock options (NSO) or restricted stock units (RSU). The rule change goes into effect on May 28, 2024.

The Details:

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations consider a stock-based compensation to be paid to an employee when the stock transaction is "settled." Settlement refers to the official transfer of securities to the buyer's account and the cash to the seller's (i.e., employee's) account. The date of settlement is the date when the cash from the NSO or RSO transaction is considered constructively received by the employee and triggers the IRS federal employment tax deposit rules.

The IRS rules generally require that employers must deposit payroll taxes on a monthly or semi-weekly basis depending on the amount of taxes reported during a specified "look-back" period. Notwithstanding the general monthly and semi-weekly rules, employers that accumulate $100,000 or more in employment taxes must deposit those taxes with the IRS by the close of the next banking day. Employment taxes associated with equity compensation settlements are combined with such taxes associated with other payroll tax liabilities (i.e., regularly scheduled payrolls) to determine whether the $100,000 threshold is met for next-day deposit purposes.

Current T+2

Since 2017, the SEC established that the time between the transaction or "trade" date and settlement date for NSO and RSU transactions was two business dates (T+2). Under T+2, if shares were sold (traded) on Wednesday, the transaction would settle on Friday. Where the employer is subject to the $100,000 next-day deposit rule, the taxes due on the NSO and/or RSU transaction would be due on the following Monday.

Change to T+1

Under the SEC rule change implementing T+1, effective May 28, 2024, the SEC-allowed time between the transaction and settlement date for stock transactions will be shortened to one business day. Under T+1, if shares were sold on Wednesday, the transaction would settle on Thursday. Where the employer is subject to the $100,000 next-day deposit rule, the taxes due on the transaction would be due on Friday, as opposed to the following Monday as in the case of the current T+2 standard.

Penalties for Late Deposit

The IRS imposes penalties on employers who fail to deposit employment taxes on time based on the number of calendar days the deposit is late as follows:

• Two percent penalty for deposits one to five days late.
• Five percent penalty for deposits six to 15 days late.
• 10 percent penalty for deposits 16 or more days late.

In addition, if the employer is notified by the IRS of the deficiency and the deposit is not paid within 10 days following the notice date, the penalty amount increases to 15 percent.

Next Steps:

Employers that offer equity compensation to employees such as nonqualified stock options (NSO) and restricted stock units (RSU) should familiarize themselves with the SEC rule change (T+1) and adjust their payroll processes to accommodate the shortened settlement date rules and the impact on the remittance of federal employment taxes.

For additional information, see:

SEC Final Rule: " Shortening the Securities Transaction Settlement Cycle "

IRS Publication 15 ( Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide

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• Best overall: QuickBooks Online
• Most user-friendly software: Xero
• Best free option: Wave Accounting
• Best total property management solution: AppFolio
• Most comprehensive features: Zoho Books
• Best app-based accounting: Instabooks

Rental properties have always been a leading method of generating revenue. But newer models of short-term renting using platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo and the like add a number of complications that can make the management portion of property management more challenging than usual.

Since much of that challenge comes down to running and managing the finances involved, we’ve taken the liberty of gathering a list of well-regarded software solutions that may help you get a better handle on all of your vacation rentals (along with any of your other properties).

After all, the line between asset and liability is often defined by how well the accounting is managed, which can be made easier with accounting software .

Top accounting software for Airbnbs comparison

Rental managers come from numerous circumstances and situations, so we’ve tried to cover our bases — and yours — with a sampling of some of the best accounting app options. The list below consists of a collection of industry-agnostic financial tools, apps designed with short-term rental managers in mind and some that bridge the gap via integrations and add-ons.

QuickBooks Online: Best overall

QuickBooks is something of a big deal in the financial software space. Often referred to as the premier SMB accounting app , it’s seen use in basically every industry, and you’d be hard pressed to find a bookkeeper who doesn’t have at least a basic grasp of how to use it.

While QuickBooks is not specifically intended for those managing Airbnb listings, it has a very deep feature set and a library of integration options as long as a CVS receipt. Most importantly, through its integration with Bnbtally, you can pull financial information directly from your hosting platform into your QuickBooks ledgers.

For more information, read the full QuickBooks Online review .

• Simple Start : $30 per month.
• Essentials : $60 per month.
• Plus : $90 per month.
• Advanced : $200 per month.
• Access to expert support.
• Bookkeeping automation functionality.
• Available add-ons and integrations that dramatically expand functionality (such as assisted bookkeeping, tax preparation and banking directly with QuickBooks).

Pros and cons

Xero: most user-friendly software.

While perhaps lacking some of the brand recognition of the previous list entry, it’s not due to any inferiority in what Xero has to offer. As a financial app built around ease of use, intuitive interface design and hassle-free user experience, Xero offers many of the most laudable features of QuickBooks and other big-name financial apps. Xero’s advantage, though, is a comparably lower cost and much more approachable tool set. With shallower learning curves and a great deal of flexibility, Xero is quickly becoming the go-to solution for SMBs in a number of industries.

Like QuickBooks, Xero is a more general solution, but with a number of key integration options (like Bnbtally), it can serve very effectively as an accounting app, even for something as unique as short-term rental management.

For more information, read the full Xero review .

• Early : $15 per month.
• Growing : $42 per month.
• Established : $78 per month.
• Link to bank accounts to automate transaction history recording straight from the bank feed.
• Accept online payments and receive payments faster than with most other solutions.
• Track income and expenses more accurately by separating according to individual rental properties.

Wave Accounting: Best free option

It’s hard to argue with the price of “free.” In addition to its other advantages, that’s one major benefit that Wave Accounting brings to the table. Wave users can make the most of the majority of the tool’s best features without paying a dime. And most of those not included in free subscriptions can be used as monthly or per-use add-ons.

Wave offers an unlimited number of user seats, collaborator accounts and so forth. Subscription fees are comparatively low, even for paid plans and features. And Wave is also very user friendly. That said, this is one cross-industry accounting solution that doesn’t yet have any rental-specific integrations (so you won’t benefit from industry tools like Bnbtally).

For more information, read the full Wave Accounting review .

• Starter Plan : Unlimited free subscription, with paid add-ons for accepting payments, digital receipt capture, payroll and more.
• Pro Plan : No base fee — all costs are tied to add-ons and processed card transactions.
• Free plan and flexibly priced higher plan.
• Accept digital payments, capture and store receipts online and even run payroll with applicable add-ons.
• Easy to use for the DIY-minded, with optional bookkeeper support for those who want it.

AppFolio: Best total property management solution

If you’re looking for a solution laser-focused on this particular use case, this is the list entry for you. AppFolio is built tip-to-tail for real estate investors, property managers and other related professions. With companion products covering areas like maintenance, leasing, staffing and more, it’s a comprehensive software solution for property managers who need it.

Even if all you need is accounting and reporting for your STVR portfolio, AppFolio has you covered. The app has baked-in functionality for managing multiple properties, tracking common area maintenance costs and handling tasks like tenant debt collections and bulk tenant charges (just to name a few). It’s an enterprise-grade accounting app , but just for real professionals (ok, we’re really sorry for that last property pun).

• Core : $1.49 per unit per month.
• Plus : $3.20 per unit per month.
• Max : $5.00 per unit per month.
• Property accounts and reports, including advanced leasing metrics.
• Companion features for marketing, maintenance, inventory tracking, affordable housing capabilities and more.
• Top-tier subscribers benefit from dedicated account management to help them make the most of AppFolio.

Zoho Books: Most comprehensive features

Zoho is a bit of an oddball in this list. It’s an industry-neutral solution like Xero and Quickbooks, and it unfortunately lacks any rental-specific integrations, just like Wave. What sets Zoho apart is the very odd mix of narrow and broad scope in the platform’s functionality. Zoho Books constitutes the financial portion of the software suite, but the family of apps also includes a CRM, an inventory management tool, a project management solution, an email automation app and a whole host of others (covering areas like legal, IT and more).

Put simply, Zoho casts the widest net of this whole list. It gives up some of the standard accounting fare in exchange, but for those already using Zoho, or who need to leverage tools like the others under its umbrella, the interoperability alone may be worth the investment.

For more information, read the full Zoho Books review .

• Free : Available for businesses earning $50,000 or less yearly.
• Standard : $20 per organization per month (or $15 per organization per month when billed annually).
• Professional : $50 per organization per month (or $15 per organization per month when billed annually).
• Premium : $70 per organization per month (or $15 per organization per month when billed annually).
• Elite : $150 per organization per month (or $15 per organization per month when billed annually).
• Ultimate : $275 per organization per month (or $15 per organization per month when billed annually).
• Automated payment reminders, recurring invoices and expenses and bulk account updates.
• Timesheets, project tasks, vendor and customer portals and multiple currency support.
• Custom domain hosting, cashflow forecasting and Twilio integration for communication.

Instabooks: Best app-based accounting

Sometimes, nothing can really compete with the convenience of having everything you need in the palm of your hand. Mobile-first design has been a major driver of industry and innovation for the better part of a decade now for just that reason. That’s where Instabooks comes in: With its app-first approach, its tools and systems are easier to access than any other in this list.

With the majority of the central functionality of the competition in this list — from tax calculations to bill management to Airbnb-specific expense tracking — and with incredibly convenient mobile apps to deliver its functionality, Instabooks offers a user experience almost wholly unique to them in this space.

• Launch : $20 per month (or $15 per month when billed annually).
• Growth : $50 per month (or $40 per month when billed annually).
• Success : $70 per month (or $60 per month when billed annually).
• Smart journal and ledger, smart account categorizer, smart invoicing and smart billing.
• Voice-enabled transactions.
• Scan and store receipts, track sales tax, accept payments and perform other critical financial features.

How do I choose the best Airbnb accounting software?

In the case of short-term rentals, this answer is hard to define (like always) but fairly easy to outline. One of the most important factors that determines what tools will work for your use case is the size of your portfolio. If you’re only managing a handful of properties, then a less targeted solution may meet your needs.

If, instead, you’re working with dozens or hundreds of rentals, you may need something that can support the entirety of your business.

Beyond that, integrations are probably your second-biggest concern. If you have listings scattered across multiple hosting platforms, you may need something that can integrate with all of them (or that can get the job done regardless of integrations). If you primarily use just one platform, though, it may be easier to find a tool with the integration you need.

Aside from those two unique factors, it’s entirely up to your specific budget, needs and preferences. What would make accounting easier for you? What conveniences would save you the most time? And what can you afford? Write down a list of must-haves and nice-to-haves, then use those as a guide while you research various options.

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